Creamy Paleo Pizza Soup: Better Than Takeout

Creamy Paleo Pizza Soup is the ultimate comfort food, ready in just 30 minutes. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to the perfect, creamy texture. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Smothered Chicken and Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy.

What You'll Need for Creamy Paleo Pizza Soup: Better Than Takeout

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
• oregano
• basil
• garlic
• salt
• pepper
• Optional: pepperoni
• Optional: sausage
• Optional: mushrooms
• Optional: olives
• Optional: red bell pepper

How to Make Creamy Paleo Pizza Soup: Better Than Takeout

1. Step 1: In a large pot, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Step 2: Add diced tomatoes, pizza sauce, coconut milk, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and beef broth. Stir well.
3. Step 3: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Step 4: Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a creamy texture.
5. Step 5: Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Add optional toppings and cheese (if using).

Storing & Reheating Creamy Paleo Pizza Soup: Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: This soup can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.

Freezing Creamy Paleo Pizza Soup: Better Than Takeout

Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a thicker soup, add a slurry of 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water before blending.
• Best substitution: Substitute ground turkey or Italian sausage for the ground beef.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the soup up to 2 days ahead. Add spinach and cheese just before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with a bit more beef broth or water.

Creamy Paleo Pizza Soup: Better Than Takeout

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

30 mins

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Total

40 mins

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Paleo, Gluten-free, Low-carb

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)

Seasonings

• oregano
• basil
• garlic
• salt
• pepper

Optional Toppings

• pepperoni
• sausage
• mushrooms
• olives
• red bell pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Step 2: Add diced tomatoes, pizza sauce, coconut milk, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and beef broth. Stir well.
3. Step 3: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Step 4: Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a creamy texture.
5. Step 5: Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Add optional toppings and cheese (if using).

Notes

• Chef tip: For a thicker soup, add a slurry of 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water before blending.
• Best substitution: Substitute ground turkey or Italian sausage for the ground beef.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the soup up to 2 days ahead. Add spinach and cheese just before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the soup is too thick, thin it out with a bit more beef broth or water.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• Make ahead: This soup can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 25g
• Fat: 22g
• Carbs: 10g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 600mg
• Cholesterol: 80mg
• Sat. Fat: 12g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Creamy Paleo Pizza Soup: Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!